Assistant Contract Manager

About the role

The Assistant Contract Manager will support the contract administration function for construction projects, ensuring accurate cost control, timely claims, and effective coordination with project teams, clients and subcontractors. This position plays a key part in delivering projects on budget and schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse cost comparisons for project items.
• Obtain quotations, liaise with and negotiate terms with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Measure quantities and perform take‑offs for progress and variation claims.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Construction Manager, client representatives and subcontractors to compile accurate progress and variation claims.
• Handle contractual issues between the main contractor, client and subcontractors.
• Submit progressive claims promptly based on measured work completed.
• Prepare variation orders, final accounts, settlements and subcontractor payments.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Building or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Contract Manager in main‑contract construction companies.
• Proven ability in contract negotiation, administration and managing variation orders.
• Highly meticulous, analytical and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong team player who can work independently.

Required skills

• Cost analysis
• Quantity surveying
• Contract administration
• Negotiation of contracts and variation orders
• Measurement and take‑off techniques